Harlaw Academy 18-20 Albyn Place, Aberdeen AB10 1RG Tel: 01224 589251 E-mail: HarlawAcademy@aberdeencity.gov.uk www.harlawacademy.aberdeen.sch.uk Head Teacher: Mr R McLaren 29 April 2020 Dear Parent/Carer SCHOOL TRIP CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS The UK...
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Harlaw Academy 18-20 Albyn Place, Aberdeen AB10 1RG Tel: 01224 589251 E-mail: HarlawAcademy@aberdeencity.gov.uk www.harlawacademy.aberdeen.sch.uk Head Teacher: Mr R McLaren 29 April 2020 Dear Parent/Carer SCHOOL TRIP CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS The UK Government advice for overseas and domestic school travel is now against all travel for an indefinite period. We are unsure how long this advice will be valid for and will continually monitor for Government updates. Aberdeen City Council holds an off-site visits insurance policy which should cover any losses relating to school travel, however all insurers require the Government advice to be in place at the time of travel. Schools are unable to start the claim process until the time of departure, and with the large volume of claims from across the UK, it is anticipated that the insurance process and payments may take some time. We understand that the time delays and uncertainty may be frustrating, however schools are in discussions with thei
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